Civic Engagement Service-Learning Grants, co-sponsored by Senior Professionals, the Center for Civic Engagement, and the State Farm Foundation, are available for Illinois State University registered student organizations or individuals working together on an in-course project that is aimed at making a difference within the Bloomington-Normal/McLean County community.
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Nominations for the 2024 Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize currently being accepted
Nominations for the 2024 Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize are currently being accepted. Please consider nominating someone you know who’s doing great work in our community!
OCTA survey seeks insights on the relationship between Illinois State and Bloomington-Normal
All members of the Illinois State campus and Bloomington-Normal community are invited to complete the survey. Participants may be entered into a drawing of Starbucks gift cards.
STEM camp ‘instills empowerment’: nonprofit, Illinois State host local youths at weeklong STEM camp
A collaboration between two local entities whose shared mission focuses on creating opportunities for young people has produced a program that’s loaded with fun learning experiences. Western Avenue Community Center in Bloomington and Illinois State University have partnered on a program called EARLI–STEMbirds that gives Bloomington-Normal youths the chance to pretend to be college students.
Misinformation vs. disinformation: School of Com prof on a digital literacy mission
Misinformation versus disinformation. Digital literacy resides at the intersection of the two and can be crucial to a democratic society, so says Dr. Joseph Zompetti, professor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University.
Computing connections: Mennonite College of Nursing administers technology education program for seniors
The Oasis Connections Technology Education program for seniors provided by Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN), aims to close the generational digital divide through its technology literacy curriculum.
Campus hero: Kim Fisher
Redbird Impact named Kim Fisher the fall 2023 Campus Hero for her work as technology expert and a passionate advocate for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Fisher has worked in public school systems as an inclusion specialist, a learning behavior specialist, and as an assistive technology consultant.
SOCKtober sock drive: Spreading warmth, one sock at a time
In its third year, the SOCKtober initiative kicks off with the Center for Civic Engagement collecting new, in-package socks for local children sponsored by the Holiday Helper program.
Andrew Carnegie Fellowship applications open
The Center for Civic Engagement and the Office of the Provost will select Illinois State University nominees.
Town of Normal Meet and Greet set for September 18
The annual Town of Normal Meet and Greet will take place on September 18, from 5-6:45 p.m. on the fourth floor of Normal City Hall (11 Uptown Circle).